Harold A. Creasman

Mills River~ Harold A. "Bud" Creasman, 76, died Friday, November 17, 2010 at his residence. A native of Buncombe County, he was son of the late Frank and Mary Smith Creasman. He worked for the National Climatic Center for thirty five years as a printer and drove cars for Hunter Automotive and Landover. Bud was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church where he was a very active volunteer. Surviving is his wife of 51 years, Bernice Redmond Creasman, a daughter, Kimberly Ann Ramsey and her husband, Timothy of Westminster, S.C. Also surviving are three sisters, Lucille Blair and her husband, Sam, Shirley Ann Allen and her husband, Frank, Darlene Layton and her husband, Phil all of Mills River and a brother, Jack Creasman and his wife, Pat of Arden. Bud is also survived by Bernice's sister, Alice Deweese of Asheville and by several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Monday at 2:00pm at Shepherd Memorial Park with the Rev. Sam McLamb officiating. Memorials may be made to Biltmore Baptist Church 35 Clayton Road Arden, N.C. 28704. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.